Author Archives: loren@mystod.com
South Africa Secures $1.5B Loan with Social License Conditions Attached
On June 23, 2025, the World Bank approved a $1.5 billion loan to help modernize [...]
Peru’s Extractive Sector Receives Mixed EITI Review, Urged to Strengthen Civic Engagement
On June 18, 2025, Peru received a Validation score of 74.5 out of 100 from [...]
Social License or Legal Permits? Canada’s Resource Development Crossroads
In June 2025, Canada reignited debate over the role of social license to operate (SLO) [...]
Social License Recognized as Essential Pillar in Sustainable Development
Over the past several years, the World Bank has steadily underscored that securing a social [...]
Peru Faces Crossroads on Informal Mining and Copper Industry Legitimacy
On June 24, 2025, the Peruvian government announced it would extend temporary permits under the [...]
From Contamination to Conflict: Peru Confronts Social License Challenges in the Amazon
On June 27, 2025, Indigenous and rural communities along the Nanay River in Peru’s northern [...]
Balancing Energy Security and Emissions: Northeast Gas Expansion Moves Forward
On June 30, 2025, U.S. energy firms including Williams, Boardwalk Pipeline, DT Midstream, and EQT [...]
Battery Milestone: SMUD and DESRI Partner on Long-Duration Storage in Sacramento
On June 19, 2025, SMUD and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments signed a long-term deal to [...]
UK Withdraws Backing from $33 Billion Morocco–UK Power Cable
On June 26, 2025, the UK government pulled support from the Morocco–UK Power Project, a [...]
New Era for Nuclear: World Bank and IAEA Collaborate on Clean Energy Expansion
On June 26, 2025, the World Bank and IAEA signed a historic agreement in Paris [...]